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A simple parachute landing for a Mars rover.

RobVG — 3/30/2018 2:24:39 AM (archived)

At least it won't be a nail biter.

http://m.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/ExoMars/First_test_success_for_largest_Mars_mission_parachute

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A simple parachute landing for a Mars rover. - RobVG - 3/30/2018 2:24:39 AM
- Why didn't they use something like this on the last Rover mission? - hank - 3/30/2018 2:35:49 AM
  - Interesting - Robert - 3/30/2018 6:38:11 PM
    - It has something to do with dynamics. - hank - 3/30/2018 7:14:06 PM
      - Unarguably. - Robert - 3/31/2018 4:40:16 AM

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